Trico’s ‘Big Christmas Giveaway’
Running from 7 November until 16 December, original equipment (OE) wiper blade manufacturer Trico is launching a Christmas-themed scratchcard competition through its five UK & Ireland distributors. All Trico wiper blades purchased give customers a chance to win.
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IMI launches 2023 Awards
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has launched its 2023 Awards with the winners to be announced at the IMI Annual Dinner on Wednesday 15 March 2023. Reflecting the changing automotive landscape, two new categories have been added. The President’s Award 2023, sponsored by BMW/Alphera, will focus on Environmental, Sustainability and Green Innovation in Learning with the aim of shining a spotlight on the individuals demonstrating a forward-thinking commitment to the rapidly evolving automotive technologies.
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Bridgestone Potenza Sport campaign wins industry marketing accolade
Bridgestone’s ultra-high performance tyre, the Potenza Sport, has received more acclaim for the manufacturer, as its adrenalin fuelled marketing campaign was made Industry Marketing Campaign of the Year at the NTDA’s Tyre Industry Awards. Bridgestone targeted its 1 April to 30 June campaign at consumers making more informed decisions than the average tyre buyer, addressing their passion for driving.
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Autogem celebrates 2nd successive NTDA award triumph
Autogem was made the Aftermarket Equipment Supplier of the Year in the National Tyre Distributors Association’s Tyre Industry Awards for the second successive year. The supplier of automotive chemicals, fasteners, hand tools, workshop consumables and TPMS solutions was pleased to retain its title, having made what it termed “giant strides in the aftermarket” over the past 12 months.
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Britishvolt reprieved
Despite multiple suggestions that it was close to collapse, Britishvolt has avoided administration by obtaining different funding.
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Northern Ireland consulting on the 10-year-old truck tyre ban
The Department for Transport (DfT) banned truck tyres over 10 years old with effect from 1 February 2021. Now, in Northern Ireland, the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) are “seeking views on proposals with a view to introducing similar legislation in the North of Ireland”. Specifically, DfI are inviting relevant stakeholders and the public to respond to this consultation. The scope of the consultation covers “heavy goods vehicles, buses, coaches and minibuses”. And the consultation is aimed at owners and operators of those vehicles as well as those involved in the “manufacture, provision and/or maintenance of tyres for these vehicle types”.
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Britishvolt close to collapse
The Financial Times is reporting that UK battery firm Britishvolt is close to collapse after £100 million of funding for its £3.8 billion electric vehicle battery gigafactory failed to materialise.
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Continental Tyre Group Ltd receives RoSPA Gold Award for health and safety achievements
Continental Tyre Group has received a RoSPA Gold Health and Safety Award, an internationally recognised award for demonstrating high health and safety standards. The award recognises Conti’s efforts to ensure its staff all get home safely to their families at the end of every working day.
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Motul returns as official lubricant partner of Classic Motor Show
Motul and the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, with discovery+, are back for the second year running, with Motul once again appointed as the Official Lubricant Partner of the classic car expo. The show will take place from 11 to 13 November and Motul’s presence will focus on its continuation of the preservation of the UK’s historic vehicle community, which it has focused on in earnest in the past year.
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Alliance Automotive Group launch new e-commerce website
Alliance Automotive Group have launched their brand-new e-commerce website NAPAAutoparts.co.uk. The platform provides a solution for retail customers looking to purchase NAPA products and leading aftermarket brands.
Continue Reading Kirkcaldy autocentre predicts 2023 tyre buying habits as it improves online booking process
It is not a stretch to see that the cost of living crisis is going to have a big impact on UK retail in 2023. Commercial vehicle operators will seek all sorts of economies on the road even if the price of diesel and petrol continues to fall, as it has done for the last couple of months. With their belts tightening, we may see more amalgamated logistical operations, leading to longer lead times and even fewer trucks on the road. Fife Autocentre in Kirkcaldy is encouraging motorists in major UK areas like London, Yorkshire and Scotland to be vigilant about the effects of these changes on ordinary motorists, especially in regard to their tyre purchasing decisions.
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Survey suggests three-quarters of Brits would welcome ‘noise cameras’
The subject of noise cameras is back in the news again, with further rollouts expected across the country after a successful trial in the London borough of Kensington and Chelsea. And according to research conducted by used car buying service, ChooseMyCar.com it’s a move that would be welcomed by most UK drivers. In a study published earlier this year, seven in ten Brits (71 per cent) said they support speed cameras having noise detectors to catch and fine illegally noisy vehicles in cities, whilst more than two thirds (67 per cent) support this in rural areas.
Continue Reading No shortage of advice for new PM
Following Prime Minster Rishi Sunak’s Cabinet reshuffle, on Wednesday 26 October, NFDA has written to the new Secretary of States for key Cabinet positions, highlighting the principal challenges the automotive industry is currently facing. Sue Robinson, chief executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) which represents car and commercial retailers in the UK commented: “NFDA is the leading figure for automotive retailers in the UK and it is important we maintain our close relationship with Government in order to effectively voice the issues affecting our members. Reaching out to Government’s new ministers, highlighting the key issues currently impacting our sector, will give us a head start in addressing these issues and levelling up our industry.”
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Obituary: 50-year tyre industry veteran Rob Henderson (1949-2022)
Long-standing personality within the international tyre industry Rob Henderson has died suddenly, two years after his retirement in December 2020. He was 73. Henderson had an illustrious 50-year career in a variety of tyre industry roles, including management positions with Stapleton’s, Al Dobowi Group, and latterly Enjoy Tyre. He leaves behind his devoted wife Kathy, their four daughters Kirstie, Gayle, Melissa and Gemma, and five grandchildren.
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GB Tyres seeking growth opportunities in segment diversification, geographical expansion
Already well established as a leading Truck and Commercial wholesale tyre supplier, recent diversification from GB Tyres has seen it increase its presence in the car wholesale market. It is now looking forward to expanding its off-road agricultural, plant, construction and earthmover offerings, the wholesaler tells Tyres & Accessories. While the expansion of its sales into passenger car tyres has required approaching new customers and a slightly different customer base, many agricultural customers are already using GB Tyres for their truck tyre supply. GB Tyres says the extension is therefore a case of “enhancing its offer to the same customers.” It adds that the advantage of offering tyres in an expanding range of segments to an existing large customer base means it can offer a mix of car, truck and any other tyres all on the same delivery, which helps the company distinguish itself from some competitors.
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